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antitrust

[ an-tee-truhst, an-tahy- ]

adjective

  1. opposing or intended to restrain trusts, monopolies, or other large combinations of business and capital, especially with a view to maintaining and promoting competition:

    antitrust legislation.



antitrust

/ ˌæԳɪˈٰʌ /

noun

  1. modifier regulating or opposing trusts, monopolies, cartels, or similar organizations, esp in order to prevent unfair competition
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of antitrust1

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; anti- + trust
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However, Trump's approach to other policies, such as antitrust enforcement or digital assets, could potentially impact markets, he said.

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Live Nation has agreed to a $20-million settlement with investors over claims the company didn’t disclose the risks of business practices that exposed the firm to federal antitrust action.

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It’s unclear if the government will succeed in breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, but the antitrust action raises big risks for the giant entertainment company.

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The federal government made the demand last year after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over internet search in a landmark antitrust case.

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Last month MLS won an antitrust lawsuit brought by another competitor, the defunct North American Soccer League, which sought $500 million in damages after accusing the league and the U.S.

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